Part 62

Abu Hurairah # related that he heard the Prophet 2% say, “Whoever has camels for which he doesn’t give their due right in their hardship and their ease, then they will come on the Day of Resurrection the most Aglzar they ever were, the most in number, the fattest they ever were, and the most Asar (providing happiness) they ever were (i.e. this all means they will be in very good shape). He will be thrown on his face on a level, smooth land, and they will trample him with their feet. When the last of them goes by him, the first one will be brought back for him, on a day whose measurement is 50,000 years. This will continue until (Allah) rules between the people. Then he will see his destination. And if he had cows for which he did not pay their due tight (ie. Zakaat) in their hardship and ease, then they will come on the Day of Resurrection more fast and active than they ever were; bigger than ever before; fatter than ever before; more Asar (providing happiness) than ever before; more in number than ever before; and more Anshar than ever before. Then he will be thrown on his face on a level, smooth land. Every possessor of Dhilf (feet of a cow, sheep, or deer) will trample him and every possessor of a horn will butt him. When the last of them passes by him, the first one will be brought back for him, on a day whose measurement is 50,000 years. This will continue until (Allah) judges between the people, and then he will see his destination.” (Ahmad) Al-Baihaqee said, “This can only mean that that Day is calculated to be 50,000 years from the years you count.” And Allah 48 knows best.

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For Sinners, The Day Of Resurrection Is Long And Difficult; For The People Of taqwa (Piety, Righteousness, Etc.), It Is Neither Long Nor Difficult

It will only be long and difficult for one who is not forgiven. As for those believers who are forgiven, Abu ‘Abdullah Al-Haafiz related that Abu Hurairah said, “For the believers, the Day of Resurrection is like the period between Az-Zuhr and Al-‘Asr.” He then said, “This is what is memorized (ic. by the trustworthy ones).”

The same has been related in a narration that is ascribed to the Prophet i it is related by Abu ‘Abdullah Al-Haafidh through Ibn Al-Mubaarak.

Ya'qoob ibn Sufyaan related that ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar ts said, “The Messenger of Allah #8 recited this Verse:

LA wey ay BAe or RGN So EN Oe

“The Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the

and the people of Paradise will take their day nap in Paradise). He then recited:

“Then, thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell.”

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Ibn Al-Mubaarak said, “This is the recitation of Ibn Mas’ood 4 for this verse (whereas the well-known recitation is ‘Then thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell’).” (Related by Abu Bakr ibn Abee Ad-Dunyaa)

Oo peehe SLE eb Be nye ae ae ot “The dwellers of Paradise (i.e. those who deserved it through their faith and righteousness) will, on that Day, have the best abode, and have the fairest of places for repose,“"1l

‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ood 4 said, “Half of the day will not pass on the

Day of Resurrection until both of these take their repose (people of

Hell in Hell, people of Paradise in Paradise).” (Related by Abu Bakr

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THE STATION OF PRAISE AND GLORY

Among The Rest Of The Prophets, Is Specific To The Messenger Of Allah #%; Part Of That Is The Greater Intercession For The People Of The Mawgif, So That The Lord ‘Azza Wa-Jall (To Him Belongs Might And Majesty) Comes And Rules Between Them. Then The Believers Are Given Comfort From That Situation And Are Headed To A Most Blessed Destination

“And in some parts of the night (also) offer the salah (prayer) with

it (ie. recite the Qur’an in the prayer), as an additional prayer

(Tahajjiud optional prayer - Naweafil) for you (O Muhammad #8). It

may be that your Lord will raise you to Magaman Mahmuda (a

station of praise and glory, i.e. the highest degree in Paradise’), Jaabir ibn ‘Abdullah 4 reported that the Messenger of Allah #8 said, “Whosoever says upon hearing the call (to prayer), ‘O Allah, Owner of this perfect call and Owner of this prayer to be performed, bestow upon Muhammad Al-Waseelah (a station in Paradise) and AlFadeelah (a rank above the rest of creation) and raise him upon a station of praise and glory, which You have promised him. Verily, You never fail in Your promise,’ then my intercession is permissible for him on the Day of Resurrection.” (Bukhaaree)

The Intercession Is The Station Of Praise And Glory

Abu Hurairah # related that the Prophet 2% said, “ ‘It may be that your Lord will raise you to Maqaman Mahmuda (a station of praise and glory).”” He #8 said, “The intercession.” (Ahmad)

The Messenger # was given five matters that no other Prophet or

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Messenger #% was given. Jaabir # — and others — related that the Messenger of Allah 2% said, “I have been given five (matters) that were not given to any Prophet before me: I have been made victorious with terror for the distance of a month (i.e. those who are one month’s traveling distance from him, in terms of his enemies, are terrified to do battle with him); spoils of war have been made lawful for me, whereas they were not made lawful for anyone before me; the earth was made as a Masjid for me and (it was made) pure (for me and my nation), so if prayer arrives for any man from my Nation, then let him pray (wherever he happens to be); I have been given the intercession; and whereas a Prophet would be sent to his people, I have been sent to the people in general.” (Bukhaaree and Muslim)

When the Prophet #% said, “I have been given the intercession,” he #€ was referring to the intercession that will be requested from Adam si, who will say, “I am not the one for that, go to Noah.” Noah, ss8\ will say the same to them, and will guide them to Tbraaheem #4, who will refer them to Moosa 3&!, who will refer them to ‘Eesa 8681. Then “Eesa #84 will refer them to Muhammad #3, who will say, “I am for it, 1 am for it.” We will discuss this in more detail when we relate Ahaadeeth about intercession, intercession for the sinners to be taken out from the Hellfire.

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The Messenger # Is The Imam Of The Prophets On The Day Of Resurrection

At-Tufail ibn Abee Ka’ab related from his father # that the Prophet #8 said, “On the Day of Resurrection, I will be the Imam of the

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Prophets, their Khateeb (orator), and the possessor of their intercession — all without Fakhr (pride or haughtiness).” (Ahmad) At-Tirmidhee and Ibn Maajah both related it from ‘Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Ugail. And At-Tirmidhee said, “Hasan sahih.”’

An-Nadr ibn Anas related that the Prophet #¥ said, “I will be standing, waiting for my nation after the Siraat. ‘Eesa 2% will come to me and say, ‘These are the Prophets who have come to you, O Muhammad; they have to ask you,” or he 2 said, ‘they will gather to you. They are supplicating to Allah to separate between all of the nation to wherever Allah wishes.’ “The creation is bridled in sweat. As for the believer, it is wpon him like the cold. As for the disbeliever, death will envelop him in it.” The Prophet #¢ will then say to “esa 4s, ‘Wait until I return to you.’ He # then goes to underneath the Throne. He will meet with that which no chosen angel ever met with, nor any sent Prophet. Allah will then inspire Jibreel to go to Muhammad and say, ‘Raise your head; ask, you will be given; intercede, and your intercession will be accepted.” The Prophet #4 then said, “Then I will intercede for my nation, and I will